Muscular Dystrophy Association India

Physiotherapy

Physiotheraphy

WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?

Physiotherapy is the physical treatment and management of a disease or condition, which enables people to reach their maximum physical potential.

Physiotherapists help to ensure that their patients lead as fulfilling a life as possible by advising children, families, carers and school staff about how the condition affects physical development and making them aware of some of the possible ways in which they can help them.

Now, what happens after my child is referred to physiotherapy, right?

Well here we go. The physiotherapist will contact you to make an appointment. At the first appointment they will:

Conduct a parent interview

Conduct formal and informal assessments of your child

Discuss with you any areas of concern that are found

What are the possible options after the first appointment?

If there are any areas of concern are identified that could benefit from physiotherapy, the physiotherapist uses any of the following methods to help with the areas of concern:

Develop a therapy programme

Make equipment suggestions

Help your child be integrated into typical childhood activities

What has Physiotherapy got to do with MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY?

In case of MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, the physiotherapist will help to:

Minimise the development of contractures and deformities through a programme of stretches and appropriate exercises